Peresh
Peresh, a son of Machir and grandson of Manasseh, mentioned in the genealogy of 1Chronicles 7.
The name Peresh means “horseman”
MaleTribe of ManassehEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 7:16; only referred to as Peresh (פֶּ֫רֶשׁ); son of Machir and Maacah; a brother of Gilead, Sheresh and Hammolecheth.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
- Mother
- Siblings
Alternative names
- פֶּ֫רֶשׁPeresh
Mentions
- Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem.